Cura of Willmar
1801 Willmar Avenue Southwest · Willmar, MN · 56201 · 3202142700
78 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Cura
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.02 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C August 7, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245410 · certified since January 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.